Gardener and Assistant Curator
Core
Maintain the health, aesthetics, and safety of specific garden collections (RBR Border, Rock Garden, Fern Garden, etc.) while managing plant records, designing new plantings, and supervising student workers.
Role type
Senior IC horticulturist (botanic garden curator)
Builds
Healthy, aesthetically pleasing garden collections and educational environments
Domain
Horticulture / Botanic Garden Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plant identification, cultivation, and propagation; Garden design and installation; Integrated pest management; Record keeping and database management; Supervision of interns and students; Physical labor (lifting, driving)
Preferred skills
Alpine plant expertise; Experience with IrisBG software; Inclusive programming experience
Technologies
GIS databases, Workday, IrisBG, email/calendar systems
Responsibilities
Maintain garden infrastructure and plant health through selection, propagation, and treatment; Design and install new plantings; Supervise and mentor student workers; Manage plant records and inventory; Coordinate projects with staff; Apply for and maintain pesticide applicator licenses
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties